Meet the Team

  1. Brent Gillovic
    Brent Gillovic

    Managing Director - Brent has had a lifetime of experience with thoroughbreds. He was born into a racing family and learnt to ride at an early age. He competed successfully on the ... more

  2. Louise Gillovic
    Louise Gillovic

    Human Resources /Operations Manager - Louise is a qualified teacher who gave up her career to become involved in the Stud. She is our Human Resources Manager and also plays a large... more

  3. Mike Seymour-East
    Mike Seymour-East

    Mike has recently joined the team as Stud Manager. He brings a wealth of experience having worked in all facets of the racing industry over the last 30 years in both New Zealand an... more

  4. Bruce Wills
    Bruce Wills

    Foaling Manager - Broodmare assistant Bruce has years of knowledge within the industry, the last 24 having been employed by Highview as an irreplacable team member. For many years... more

  5. Gary Blackburn
    Gary Blackburn

    Farm Manager. Gary has been a member of the Highview Team for 24 years! A very well respected member of the staff, he is a "dab" hand at anything he sets his mind too. Gary manages... more

  6. Paul Annas
    Paul Annas

    Paul began riding at 12 years of age and has had a good 20 years of experience in racing as a track rider. He began his career at Paeroa for a few local trainers and worked on and ... more